INTERVIEW: Rory Sloane - 02 October 2026
Summary
Former Crows captain Rory Sloan joins The FIVEAA Sports Show to analyze Adelaide's finals victory and future prospects. He discusses the need for tactical adjustments to complement key forwards and identifies a half-back line as the primary area for improvement. Sloan also reflects on the club's organic growth strategy, the development of young players, and predicts Isaac Maick to win the club champion.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Crows' finals victory
Building confidence for future finals
Lessons from Brisbane and 2027 outlook
Player development and forward line stagnation
Tactical adjustments for forward line
Coaching strategy and half-back line needs
Organic growth and development program
Drafting needs and Luke Pedlar's potential
Development pathways and earning spots
Midfield depth and Sam Barry's rise
Trade targets and Jordan De Goey
Club champion predictions
Taylor Walker's book and Rory Sloan's story
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